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[–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

https://westpacmarine.com/samples/hypothermia_chart.php

Loss of consciousness is expected to occur within 30-60 minutes and death is expected within 1-3 hours at those water temps. I would assume none of the victims were wearing personal flotation devices, so rescue of anyone else seems highly unlikely.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    It's also the Patapsco River. Once it hits the city area it's no longer the quiescent river that's fun to play with. It's basically the bay already, just not named as such yet. One thing that could save people though is the tide was low and moving in at the time.

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